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W656 GDE

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 GDE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,888 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 74,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,791 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 72,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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W656 GDE is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W656 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W656 GDE registered?

W656 GDE is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W656 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 GDE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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